Growing Quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs through Industry Intermediaries

The solicitation requires offerors to submit a fixed‑price proposal that includes an Excel pricing sheet for the base period and each option period, with a detailed breakout of labor categories, rates, and hours. Offerors must provide their best pricing, including all discounts, and attach CVs for all proposed key personnel. The contract will be governed by Service Contract Act wage determinations for the specified labor categories, and invoicing must be supported by documentation that validates monthly billed hours. Proposal formatting rules state that a cover page is not required for each volume, the executive summary is excluded from the 25‑page limit, and letters of intent are needed only for contingency hires. Offerors may submit multiple prime applications for different industry sub‑tiers, and awards will be made based on funding availability rather than a set target number. Evaluation will be based on three factors, with Factor I (Technical) – comprising Understanding of the Requirement, Corporate Experience, and Key Personnel – weighted significantly higher than Factor II (Past Performance) and Factor III (Price). Non‑price factors collectively outweigh price, though price importance increases as technical scores converge. The Contracting Officer will conduct a FAR 15.404‑1(b)(2) price analysis, and the award is not guaranteed to go to the lowest‑priced offer. Success will be measured against metrics outlined in the PWS (e.g., new registered apprenticeship programs, employer engagement, apprentice enrollment, and program sustainability).

Notice ID

ca5405d6e3864171b96f69571b955b44

Solicitation Number

1605C2-26-R-00004

NAICS Code

611513

Classification Code

U008